How to Connect an Expression Pedal to a Synth Preset - Daniel Fisher

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Daniel Fisher, Sweetwater's executor of expression, demonstrates how to connect and assign an expression pedal to your synth, an easy and exciting way to bring out more in presets and patches with a wide array of controllable parameters to explore. Check it out!
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0:00 - Intro
0:24 - Expression Pedal Definition
0:50 - Why Nothing Happens at First
1:30 - Casiotone CT-S1000V
2:04 - Assigning Pedal to Tempo
2:32 - Assigning Pedal to Master Volume
3:11 - Assigning Pedal to Part Volume
3:40 - Assigning Pedal to Rhythm Volume
4:00 - Various Expression Pedals
4:41 - ASM Hydrasynth
5:22 - Hydrasynth's Mod Matrix
5:32 - Assigning Pedal to OSC Pitch
6:09- Assigning Pedal to Wave
6:39- Assigning Pedal to Reverb Amount
6:58- Assigning Pedal to Multiple Destinations
8:11 - Moog Matriarch Analog Synth
8:44- Assigning Pedal to Filter Cutoff
9:01- Assigning Pedal to Osc 1
9:35- Assigning Pedal to Osc Sync
9:51- Assigning Pedal to Delay Time
10:20 - Assigning Pedal to Multiple Destinations
11:33 - Expression Wrap Up
11:47 - Thanks for Watching!
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[@DatAnydeks]

Daniel, you're the best at this stuff. You communicate so simply and clearly. Thank you.

[@ScottsSynthStuff]

I have a large collection of synths, but only two of them have an expression pedal on them. One is the Hydrasynth Deluxe, the Hydrasynth really shines with the expression pedal, because it is so crazy flexible as you demonstrated. The other one is my Montage. By default, the Montage and MODX assign the expression pedal to the super knob, so when your hands are busy, you can still operate the super knob with your foot - and like the Hydrasynth, the super knob can be assigned to a multitude of different functions all at the same time. For the MODX and Montage, I'd HIGHLY recommend getting the Yamaha FC-7 pedal, as other pedals just don't have the travel and sensitivity required to do those synths justice.

[@GertBoers]

Yes, I have a Motif XF and only the FC-7 does the job well. But then again, I didn't get it to work with my Hydrasynth. There I use the Moog expression pedal. (I believe it's the same model as Daniel is using.)

[@billybartcody3591]

Setting up anything is nearly effortless on the Hydrasynth, makes it a no-brainer choice for this demo.

[@unclemick-synths]

Great video 👍. I've been trying to figure out how to use an expression pedal with my modular setup but it will need a little circuit board to make it into a CV. Cool that Moog built that in.

[@IRIDEHARLEYS]

This video answered so many questions. Now I know why my expression pedal wasn't responding as I'd hoped it would. Wasn't the pedal, it was me. Lol

[@asmr6773]

Super useful video and super useful tool. Is like having 3 hands

[@garylecureux9017]

I would love to see you do one for connect the FC7 to the MODX+. I have been looking all over for tutorial. The few that I have found have not been helpful.

[@zeusapollo8688]

So it is a trs plug. The voltage changes between t and r?

[@frankw.kooistra7848]

There is a 100K potentiometer between tip and ring

[@drakins7515]

Any advice on what expression to use on my Oberheim OB-Xa? I am trying out a Moog EP-3 (for filter or vibrato), but the curve is not linear, smooth and musical. I would describe it as a logarithmic curve that isn't easy to control and use musically (changes to quickly and then doesn't change much at all).

[@sweetwater]

Hi Dr Akins. Do you know anyone who has an expression pedal with a "Polarity" switch on the bottom? It very well might be the solution. Also, try a Yamaha FC-7 Footcontroller if you have access to one. -_Daniel_

[@pnkbtle1401]

6:28 I beg to differ

[@dustjacket8996]

THANK YOU THE MANUAL DOES NOT REALLY HELP MUCH.